Lifestyle

10 May

In Japan, world’s longest-running TV cartoon show switches to re-runs as coronavirus halts production

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Millions of Japanese viewers of the world’s longest-running animated cartoon TV show will have to make do with re-runs from next week after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted production, Fuji Television Network said on Sunday. Aired every Sunday since 1969, the “Sazae-san” show features the everyday ups and downs of suburban Japanese housewife Sazae and her extended family, is a household name for many generations. It can still attract around 10% of the viewing audience, according to some estimates, for its 30-minute slot at 6.30 pm on Sundays. (Japanese website http://www.sazaesan.jp/) The show, adapted from four-frame comic strips by late author…

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26 Apr

Harry and Meghan say they won’t cooperate with UK tabloids

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will no longer cooperate with several British tabloid newspapers because of what they call “distorted, false or invasive” stories. Meghan and Prince Harry have written to the editors of The Sun, the Daily Mail, the Daily Express and the Daily Mirror saying they won’t “offer themselves up as currency for an economy of click bait and distortion.” They say stories based on “salacious gossip” have upended the lives of acquaintances and strangers alike. The letter, released Monday by the couple’s representative, said Harry and Meghan will have “zero engagement” with the…

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21 Apr

Effect of Trump’s Immigration Order on Affect India and Other Countries.

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Even before President Donald Trump announced that he intends to temporarily suspend immigration to the U.S. because of Covid-19, it was becoming clear that the effect of the virus on migration would be powerful, long-lasting and unfortunate. Many countries besides the U.S. have already shuttered or severely limited entry from foreigners - and many of those restrictions will not be so easily removed when the worst of the pandemic has passed.There is no guarantee that a good vaccine will be ready quickly, even within two years. There is still no vaccine, for instance, for the common cold or HIV-AIDS. Even…

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19 Apr

Sachin Tendulkar Posts Pictures Of His New Hairdo, Fans Pour In Love

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Sachin Tendulkar, despite retiring from international cricket in 2013, continues to charm his fans through social media. Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram on Sunday to share his new hairdo with his fans. The interesting thing about Sachin Tendulkar's new hairstyle was that he himself gave him the new look. "From playing square cuts to doing my own hair cuts, have always enjoyed doing different things. How's my new hairdo looking @aalimhakim & @nandan_v_naik?", Sachin Tendulkar captioned the pictures. Soon after Tendulkar shared the picture, fans flooded the post with their lovely comments for the batsman, who scored 100 international hundreds…

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18 Apr

Gautam Gambhir Hits Out At Shahid Afridi, Says “Doesn’t Remember His Age And My Records”

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Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi often engage in heated wars of words on social media. On Saturday, Gautam Gambhir took to Twitter and wrote that Shahid Afridi does not remember his own age so how can he remember his opponent's records. "Someone who doesn't remember his age how will he remember my records! OK @SAfridiOfficial let me remind u one: 2007 T20 WC final, Ind Vs Pak Gambhir 75 off 54 balls Vs Afridi 0 off 1 ball. Most imp: We won the Cup. And yes, I've attitude towards liars, traitors & opportunists," Gambhir…

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18 Apr

Delhi, Noida Faces Heavy Rain, Hail And Strong Winds

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Heavy rain accompanied by hail and strong winds hit many parts of Delhi and neighbouring Noida this evening bringing down the temperature. It looked like it snowed on the empty roads of the national capital.On Friday too, light rain brought down the temperature in Delhi.Social media went into an overdrive, with many sharing videos and images on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Videos on Twitter show pounding rain and hailstones hitting the streets.

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17 Apr

China’s Wuhan Raises COVID-19 Death Toll By 50%, Admits To Missed Cases

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China's coronavirus ground-zero city of Wuhan on Friday admitted missteps in tallying its death toll, and abruptly raised the count by 50 percent following growing world doubts about Chinese transparency.The United States has led the charge in questioning China's handling of the pandemic and how much information it has really shared with the international community since the virus emerged late last year.Authorities in Wuhan initially tried to cover up the outbreak, punishing doctors who had raised the alarm online in December, and there have been questions about the government's recording of infections as it repeatedly changed its counting criteria at…

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17 Apr

HD Kumaraswamy’s Son’s Wedding Draws Scrutiny

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A VIP wedding took place in Karnataka this morning amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, and photos showed no social distancing, masks or any other precaution in the rituals. Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy married Revathi, the grandniece of a Congress leader and former minister, at a farmhouse about 28 km from state capital Bengaluru.The wedding involving two political families had no one from outside the family, claimed former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy -- the groom's father -- but all traditions were followed. Over 100 were at the farmhouse in Ramanagara, where the bride and groom exchanged…

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16 Apr

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Free Unlimited Data, Calls During COVID-19 Lockdown

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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to ensure that free unlimited calling, data usage and DTH facilities are provided to subscribers to ease "psychological stress" during the lockdown till May 3 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.It has also sought a direction to the Health Ministry to take appropriate steps to deal with psychological pressure mounting on individuals due to the lockdown or being kept in quarantine.The plea sought directions to the government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to invoke relevant terms of agreement of licenses granted to DTH…

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16 Apr

Centre Sets Foodgrain Production Target At Record 298.3 Million Tons For 2020-21 Crop Year

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The agriculture ministry aims to increase foodgrain production by 6.35 million tonnes to record 298.3 million tonnes in the 2020-21 crop year riding high on hopes of normal monsoon.The foodgrain output in the 2019-20 crop year (July-June) is estimated at an all-time high 291.95 million tonnes, as per the second advance estimates released by the ministry in February."IMD has forecast the June to September southwest monsoon rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be normal. This augurs well for rain-fed kharif crops," Agriculture Commissioner SK Malhota said at a national level video conference organised to plan for…

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